Developmental Editing is a comprehensive and essential service that evaluates your manuscript's strengths and weaknesses in areas such as plot, characters, voice, point of view, dialogue, world-building, continuity, pace, and structure. This is the first step in the editing process, providing "big picture" feedback to help you hone your story's overall message and flow. As a developmental editor, I will provide you with detailed marginal notes, in-line copy edits, and a comprehensive letter summarizing my feedback to guide you through your next draft. It's a crucial step to take before engaging a copy editor or proofreader to ensure that your manuscript is polished and ready for publication.
Starting at $0.015 USD per word